Soft Services Manager (Security & Cleaning)

Anchor Group Services; Fareham; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious shopping centre in Fareham for a Soft Services Manager. This role involves overseeing security and cleaning operations, ensuring high standards of service delivery and compliance. You will lead a diverse team, manage client relations, and implement improvements based on site audits. With a commitment to employee development, the company offers extensive training through the Anchor Academy. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its people and fosters a positive work environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the overall experience for visitors and tenants.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Wage Advances with Wagestream

Access to Training Courses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted SIA & First Aid Training

Reward and Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in security and cleaning services.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of compliance and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day security and cleaning operations.
• Lead and support a team, ensuring effective service delivery.
• Conduct regular audits and manage compliance documentation.

Skills

Team Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Compliance Knowledge

Health & Safety Awareness

Education

SIA Licence

5-Year Checkable Employment History

Tools

Microsoft 365

Timegate

Zoho

Job description

Soft Services Manager (Security & Cleaning)

Fareham, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/04/2025

With a wide range of roles available nationwide, you can find your perfect fit at Anchor. A company is nothing without the people in it, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to you, and with perks like our own employee assistance programme, wage advances with 'Wagestream', and a dedicated manager, we are industry leading employers.

With hundreds of accredited online training options through our own Anchor Academy, you will be given the opportunity to progress your career in a way that suits you.

Apply today and become part of Team Anchor, we are excited to be a part of your journey.

Job Description

Job Role :Soft Services Manager (Security & Cleaning)

Status :Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours :40 hours per week (average)

Salary : £32,933.43per annum

Location :Fareham

Reporting to :Regional Operations Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Anchor Group Services at aprestigious Shopping Centre in Fareham.

The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeingthe security and cleaning operations, ensuring the highest standards of servicedelivery, customer service, and compliance. Managing a diverse team, you willwork closely with the Centre Management team to create a safe, clean, andwelcoming environment for visitors, tenants, and staff.

Main Responsibilities :

• Oversee and manage day-to-day security and cleaningoperations, ensuring smooth service delivery across the site.
• Lead and support a team of security and cleaningstaff, ensuring effective rostering, welfare checks, and ongoing training tomaintain high service standards.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, GDPR,and operational procedures, including the management of Control Roomoperations, CCTV systems, and key control processes.
• Conduct regular site audits, reporting on cleaningand security performance, and implementing necessary improvements.
• Act as the main point of contact for clientrelations, attending meetings, providing operational updates, and ensuring SLAsand KPIs are met.
• Support recruitment, staff development, andperformance management, working closely with HR and senior management.
• Manage stock levels and procurement of cleaningconsumables, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Take a lead role in emergency procedures,coordinating site evacuations and supporting business continuity plans.
• Maintain accurate records, including incidentreports, staffing records, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure a professional,customer-focused approach at all times, fostering a positive experience forvisitors, tenants, and stakeholders.
  

Requirements

• Experience managing teams in security and cleaningservices.
• Strong leadership and people management skills withthe ability to develop teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills,with experience engaging clients and senior management.
• Ability to manage change efficiently whilemaintaining high service standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability toanalyse and resolve operational challenges.
• Knowledge of compliance, health & safety, andemployment law related to soft services management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel,PowerPoint) and workforce management systems (Timegate, Zoho).
• Experience in recruitment, disciplinary processes,and risk assessment management.
• A flexible and adaptable approach with a strongsense of teamwork.
• Full 5-year checkable employment history.
• A valid frontline SIA Licence
  
• Accessto a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, viathe Anchor Academy
• Access to SIA & First Aid training at discountedrates, with financial support available’
• Wagestream– access to pay as you earn it
• Cycleto Work Scheme Available
• FreeEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
• HospitalSaturday Fund
• Rewardand Recognition awards

If you think you have what it takes, APPLY NOW andwe'll be in touch.

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Within commuting distance of: Portsmouth,Southampton, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Eastleigh, Hedge End,Chichester, Petersfield, Winchester, Andover, and Basingstoke.